The Yamaha PSR-E series of keyboards include portable arranger keyboards with 61-keys, for beginners and intermediate level players. These keyboards come with several instrument sounds, rhythms, and built-in lessons to help beginners get started. These keyboards have a strong focus on learning.
Introduction
The Yamaha PSR series includes arrangers keyboards (these come with built-in accompaniments) and this series has been around for several years. These keyboards have been a favorite of beginners as well as experienced players for years.
In recent years however, Yamaha has carved out a separate category – the PSRE-E series from the PSR series to cater to beginners. The PSRE-E series now includes beginners keyboards whereas the PSR series includes the more advanced keyboards – the workstation arranger keyboards.
Read more about the Yamaha keyboard range here.
So the E in the PSR-E series stands for education, as its designed to aid in learning to play.
The more expensive Yamaha arranger keyboards usually do not come with learning tools (Yamaha Education Suite (YES)) and that is why those keyboards have the prefix PSR (doesn’t have the E).
Yamaha PSR-E keyboards includes a lot of features and includes everything you need to enjoy high-quality music, and is available in a more affordable package. If you want to learn to play the keyboard, pick one from the Yamaha PSRE series.
Highlights of the PSR-E Series
This series includes beginners Keyboards with 61 keys. Barring just one or two keyboard, most of them feature touch sensitive keyboard, making them perfect for beginners to begin learning to play the keyboards.
Related: Touch sensitive keys explained.
- These keyboards come with natural sounding voices, accompaniment styles, built-in songs, effects, features like split and layer, midi, and ability to connect to external speakers. You can use the built-in accompaniments to play like a one-man band.
- Easily connect to computer: The USB to Host port for Midi and Audio makes it easy to connect the keyboard to the computer, allowing you to use music creation and music learning software programs.
- Some models come with USB “TO DEVICE” port that allows you to connect USB flash drives and easily load/stores data.
- Yamaha Education Suite (YES) lesson functions for learning and practicing. The Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) in these keyboards allow you to practice the built-in preset songs (or MIDI files) at your own pace.
Yamaha PSR-E Keyboards (At a Glance)
- Yamaha PSR-E373: 61 full sized touch-sensitive keys, comes with hundreds of voices and styles
- Yamaha PSRE360: 61-key touch sensitive, wood grain finish.
- Yamaha PSR-E273: 61 full sized keys (not touch-sensitive keys), comes with hundreds of voices but no rhythms/styles
- Yamaha PSR-E473: 61 touch keys, hundreds of voices and styles, Groove Creator, assignable effects knobs
If you’re looking for 76-key arranger keyboards, checkout the Yamaha PSR-EW Series keyboards.
Yamaha PSR-E Series Keyboards: Reviews
Here are the various models in the PSR series (each of these can be connected to iOS devices like iPhone and iPad) suited for beginners:
Yamaha PSR-E373 (61-keys)
A recent model, the PSR-E373 comes with expressive capabilities derived from Yamaha’s professional keyboards. This is apt for serious beginners and intermediate level players looking for a keyboard with great sounds, styles, and effects. The keyboard also includes several world styles borrowed from the PSR-S670.
USB to HOST audio and MIDI connectivity allows you to interface the keyboard with a computer or an iOs device (such as iPad) for more creative possibilities. The psr-373 is an excellent entry level midi-keyboard with a built-in sequencer; great for learning or for creating music.
Yamaha PSR-E273 (61-Keys)
This keyboard doesn’t come with touch-sensitive keys, but is suitable for kids and beginners who want a board for fun. Playing and learning music is fun and also easy with this keyboard.
Yamaha PSR-E473 (61-Keys)
This keyboard comes with some pro features and gives enough features to a novice to intermediate player. It is also quite useful for songwriting. Besides many voices and styles, you will find an on-board arpeggiator with 100 different patterns, real-time controls, USB port to connect to the computer, 6-track sequencer, melody suppressor. 61 touch sensitive keys with some pro features. 48-Note Polyphony, powerful 6W + 6W amplifiers, Live Knob Control Knobs, DJ Pattern Mode, USB Audio & MIDI Connectivity, USB to Device Connectivity.
Yamaha PSR i455 61-Keys
The Yamaha PSR i455 is a 61-keyboard that, in addition to the several world voices and styles, includes several realistic Indian voices and classical styles, also includes several different raga-mode practice songs. Read more…
Accessories for Yamaha PSR-E Keyboards
You may need the following accessories for your Yamaha keyboard, in order to derive a better playing experience.
- X-style keyboard stand
- Keyboard bag to carry it around.
- Headphones for silent practice
- Piano Pedal, depending on your level of playing
Related: Features specifically found on Yamaha keyboards
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